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Some of these kinda fit either category, so here we go.
Magpie contemplating the rain, like we all are today, Shag stopped off at Sale Water Park near Manchester, Nuthatch, Robin
#BirdOfTheDay #SideViews #TurningAway
#SideViews #TurningAway
#birds #Photography #EastCoastKin
@rspb.bsky.social
Magpie contemplating the rain, like we all are today, Shag stopped off at Sale Water Park near Manchester, Nuthatch, Robin
#BirdOfTheDay #SideViews #TurningAway
#SideViews #TurningAway
#birds #Photography #EastCoastKin
@rspb.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Some of these kinda fit either category, so here we go.
Magpie contemplating the rain, like we all are today, Shag stopped off at Sale Water Park near Manchester, Nuthatch, Robin
#BirdOfTheDay #SideViews #TurningAway
#SideViews #TurningAway
#birds #Photography #EastCoastKin
@rspb.bsky.social
Magpie contemplating the rain, like we all are today, Shag stopped off at Sale Water Park near Manchester, Nuthatch, Robin
#BirdOfTheDay #SideViews #TurningAway
#SideViews #TurningAway
#birds #Photography #EastCoastKin
@rspb.bsky.social
Reposted by Neil Barker 🐦⬛
December 9, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme from @robcrank68.bsky.social is #SideViews and the Alternative is #TurningAway birds not looking at you. I am sharing this #GreenHeron I saw this past Summer turning away from me. #birds #herons #Photography #EastCoastKin
December 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme from @robcrank68.bsky.social is #SideViews and the Alternative is #TurningAway birds not looking at you. I am sharing this #GreenHeron I saw this past Summer turning away from me. #birds #herons #Photography #EastCoastKin
Cold Winter Walk
Winter reawakened, a multitude of snow has fallen.
Hints of the changing season, hidden once more from our senses.
Temper expectations, the only moment is the present.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #poetrycommunity #nature #winter
Winter reawakened, a multitude of snow has fallen.
Hints of the changing season, hidden once more from our senses.
Temper expectations, the only moment is the present.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #poetrycommunity #nature #winter
December 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Cold Winter Walk
Winter reawakened, a multitude of snow has fallen.
Hints of the changing season, hidden once more from our senses.
Temper expectations, the only moment is the present.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #poetrycommunity #nature #winter
Winter reawakened, a multitude of snow has fallen.
Hints of the changing season, hidden once more from our senses.
Temper expectations, the only moment is the present.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #poetrycommunity #nature #winter
Reposted by Neil Barker 🐦⬛
"Bringing the house down!"
Today's #birdoftheday set by @alan678.bsky.social is #NestBuilders.
Sand martins (Riparia riparia) dig burrows in steep sandy cliffs, lining the nest area with grass & feathers. This one chose to pull out roots in their own colony!⚠️🙈
#EastCoastKin
#birds
Today's #birdoftheday set by @alan678.bsky.social is #NestBuilders.
Sand martins (Riparia riparia) dig burrows in steep sandy cliffs, lining the nest area with grass & feathers. This one chose to pull out roots in their own colony!⚠️🙈
#EastCoastKin
#birds
December 8, 2025 at 9:16 AM
"Bringing the house down!"
Today's #birdoftheday set by @alan678.bsky.social is #NestBuilders.
Sand martins (Riparia riparia) dig burrows in steep sandy cliffs, lining the nest area with grass & feathers. This one chose to pull out roots in their own colony!⚠️🙈
#EastCoastKin
#birds
Today's #birdoftheday set by @alan678.bsky.social is #NestBuilders.
Sand martins (Riparia riparia) dig burrows in steep sandy cliffs, lining the nest area with grass & feathers. This one chose to pull out roots in their own colony!⚠️🙈
#EastCoastKin
#birds
An Eagle, a Raven, and Crows
A morning meal shared with tensions aside, temporarily.
Attracting attention, more gather with hopes of joining soon.
Three diners of different spirit, eat together in truce.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #eagle #raven #crow
A morning meal shared with tensions aside, temporarily.
Attracting attention, more gather with hopes of joining soon.
Three diners of different spirit, eat together in truce.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #eagle #raven #crow
December 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
An Eagle, a Raven, and Crows
A morning meal shared with tensions aside, temporarily.
Attracting attention, more gather with hopes of joining soon.
Three diners of different spirit, eat together in truce.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #eagle #raven #crow
A morning meal shared with tensions aside, temporarily.
Attracting attention, more gather with hopes of joining soon.
Three diners of different spirit, eat together in truce.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #eagle #raven #crow
Reposted by Neil Barker 🐦⬛
Good morning
Now it's time for #MallardMonday where all the Ducks & Geese get to come out and play
I've gone with pairs of Northern Shovelers, Gadwalls & Mallards & a group of Canada Geese in flight at Summer Leys Nature Reserve
#birds #EastCoastKin #ukbirding @rspb.bsky.social @wildlifebcn.org
Now it's time for #MallardMonday where all the Ducks & Geese get to come out and play
I've gone with pairs of Northern Shovelers, Gadwalls & Mallards & a group of Canada Geese in flight at Summer Leys Nature Reserve
#birds #EastCoastKin #ukbirding @rspb.bsky.social @wildlifebcn.org
December 8, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Good morning
Now it's time for #MallardMonday where all the Ducks & Geese get to come out and play
I've gone with pairs of Northern Shovelers, Gadwalls & Mallards & a group of Canada Geese in flight at Summer Leys Nature Reserve
#birds #EastCoastKin #ukbirding @rspb.bsky.social @wildlifebcn.org
Now it's time for #MallardMonday where all the Ducks & Geese get to come out and play
I've gone with pairs of Northern Shovelers, Gadwalls & Mallards & a group of Canada Geese in flight at Summer Leys Nature Reserve
#birds #EastCoastKin #ukbirding @rspb.bsky.social @wildlifebcn.org
Reposted by Neil Barker 🐦⬛
@alan678.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay is #NestBuilders, birds with nesting material.
The Alternative is #SmallBirdsBigPersonality, small birds oozing personality.
Here's a Barn Swallow oozing personality and Northern Gannets, Western Jackdaw & Moorhen with nesting material.
#birds #EastCoastKin
The Alternative is #SmallBirdsBigPersonality, small birds oozing personality.
Here's a Barn Swallow oozing personality and Northern Gannets, Western Jackdaw & Moorhen with nesting material.
#birds #EastCoastKin
December 8, 2025 at 7:40 AM
@alan678.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay is #NestBuilders, birds with nesting material.
The Alternative is #SmallBirdsBigPersonality, small birds oozing personality.
Here's a Barn Swallow oozing personality and Northern Gannets, Western Jackdaw & Moorhen with nesting material.
#birds #EastCoastKin
The Alternative is #SmallBirdsBigPersonality, small birds oozing personality.
Here's a Barn Swallow oozing personality and Northern Gannets, Western Jackdaw & Moorhen with nesting material.
#birds #EastCoastKin
Reposted by Neil Barker 🐦⬛
My first wish, is that you love; so that your struggles, will never be in vain.
My next wish, is that you doubt; so you may know, the light from the dark.
My last wish, is that you start now; so the night finds you, ready for sleep.
#sijo
My next wish, is that you doubt; so you may know, the light from the dark.
My last wish, is that you start now; so the night finds you, ready for sleep.
#sijo
December 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
My first wish, is that you love; so that your struggles, will never be in vain.
My next wish, is that you doubt; so you may know, the light from the dark.
My last wish, is that you start now; so the night finds you, ready for sleep.
#sijo
My next wish, is that you doubt; so you may know, the light from the dark.
My last wish, is that you start now; so the night finds you, ready for sleep.
#sijo
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme from @alan678.bsky.social is #NestBuilders birds with nest materials. I'm sharing a #coopershawk I saw with nesting materials in April 2024 here in #Ottawa. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
December 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme from @alan678.bsky.social is #NestBuilders birds with nest materials. I'm sharing a #coopershawk I saw with nesting materials in April 2024 here in #Ottawa. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdsOnTwigs, any bird on a thin branch. The Alternative theme is Ducks #OutOfWater.
I'm singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain...
#blueskyartshow #Eastcoastkin @robcrank68.bsky.social
I'm singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain...
#blueskyartshow #Eastcoastkin @robcrank68.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdsOnTwigs, any bird on a thin branch. The Alternative theme is Ducks #OutOfWater.
I'm singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain...
#blueskyartshow #Eastcoastkin @robcrank68.bsky.social
I'm singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain...
#blueskyartshow #Eastcoastkin @robcrank68.bsky.social
Peaceful Peanuts
The quiet of the woods broken by crunching snow and bird calls.
Rumours of seeds and peanuts echo around you, hurry up!
You have no wings, but your four feet work well, quick - grab a peanut!
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #redquirrel
The quiet of the woods broken by crunching snow and bird calls.
Rumours of seeds and peanuts echo around you, hurry up!
You have no wings, but your four feet work well, quick - grab a peanut!
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #redquirrel
December 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Peaceful Peanuts
The quiet of the woods broken by crunching snow and bird calls.
Rumours of seeds and peanuts echo around you, hurry up!
You have no wings, but your four feet work well, quick - grab a peanut!
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #redquirrel
The quiet of the woods broken by crunching snow and bird calls.
Rumours of seeds and peanuts echo around you, hurry up!
You have no wings, but your four feet work well, quick - grab a peanut!
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #redquirrel
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme from @robcrank68.bsky.social is #BirdsOnTwigs, any bird on a thin branch. The Alternative theme is Ducks #OutOfWater.
I'm sharing this #blackcappedchickadee I saw here in #Ottawa.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography #birdphotography
I'm sharing this #blackcappedchickadee I saw here in #Ottawa.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography #birdphotography
December 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme from @robcrank68.bsky.social is #BirdsOnTwigs, any bird on a thin branch. The Alternative theme is Ducks #OutOfWater.
I'm sharing this #blackcappedchickadee I saw here in #Ottawa.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography #birdphotography
I'm sharing this #blackcappedchickadee I saw here in #Ottawa.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography #birdphotography
Reposted by Neil Barker 🐦⬛
Day 6 of #ArtAdventCalendar: I was watching this Grizzly Bear and her cub when she stopped for a moment, sat up, and seemed to just take in the view as the sun began to set. #wildlife
December 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Day 6 of #ArtAdventCalendar: I was watching this Grizzly Bear and her cub when she stopped for a moment, sat up, and seemed to just take in the view as the sun began to set. #wildlife
Reposted by Neil Barker 🐦⬛
What’s a girl to do when when the subject suddenly becomes the photographer?
🤷♀️
🪶Black-capped Chickadee
#BirdOfTheDay #Borbs
#VermontBirds
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🪶Black-capped Chickadee
#BirdOfTheDay #Borbs
#VermontBirds
December 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
What’s a girl to do when when the subject suddenly becomes the photographer?
🤷♀️
🪶Black-capped Chickadee
#BirdOfTheDay #Borbs
#VermontBirds
🤷♀️
🪶Black-capped Chickadee
#BirdOfTheDay #Borbs
#VermontBirds
At the Water’s Edge
Two worlds meeting at the shore, both cold, one flowing and one firm.
Each is dependent on the other, but looking more closely.
Reveals the unseen Truth that there are not two worlds, simply One.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature
Two worlds meeting at the shore, both cold, one flowing and one firm.
Each is dependent on the other, but looking more closely.
Reveals the unseen Truth that there are not two worlds, simply One.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature
December 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
At the Water’s Edge
Two worlds meeting at the shore, both cold, one flowing and one firm.
Each is dependent on the other, but looking more closely.
Reveals the unseen Truth that there are not two worlds, simply One.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature
Two worlds meeting at the shore, both cold, one flowing and one firm.
Each is dependent on the other, but looking more closely.
Reveals the unseen Truth that there are not two worlds, simply One.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature
Reposted by Neil Barker 🐦⬛
Now for the winged crusaders to get in on the action,#BirdsInFlightAction that is for #FlyDay
I have a Canada Goose, female Pochard, Black-headed Gull & Northern Lapwing all captured at RSPB Old Moor.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #birdphotography @rspb.bsky.social #naturephotography #ukbirding
I have a Canada Goose, female Pochard, Black-headed Gull & Northern Lapwing all captured at RSPB Old Moor.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #birdphotography @rspb.bsky.social #naturephotography #ukbirding
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Now for the winged crusaders to get in on the action,#BirdsInFlightAction that is for #FlyDay
I have a Canada Goose, female Pochard, Black-headed Gull & Northern Lapwing all captured at RSPB Old Moor.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #birdphotography @rspb.bsky.social #naturephotography #ukbirding
I have a Canada Goose, female Pochard, Black-headed Gull & Northern Lapwing all captured at RSPB Old Moor.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #birdphotography @rspb.bsky.social #naturephotography #ukbirding
Reposted by Neil Barker 🐦⬛
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #movement any bird showing movement of any description. The alternative is #lookingup any bird looking up. Good luck. I’m going with a Wood Pigeon in #classicmono #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
December 6, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #movement any bird showing movement of any description. The alternative is #lookingup any bird looking up. Good luck. I’m going with a Wood Pigeon in #classicmono #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
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Good morning.
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is all about #Borbs, Birds looking round, and the Alternative are #Black birds.
I've gone with a Goldfinch, Long-tailed Tit, Dunnock & Chaffinch looking very plump at RSPB Old Moor.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #ukbirding @rspb.bsky.social #wildlife
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is all about #Borbs, Birds looking round, and the Alternative are #Black birds.
I've gone with a Goldfinch, Long-tailed Tit, Dunnock & Chaffinch looking very plump at RSPB Old Moor.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #ukbirding @rspb.bsky.social #wildlife
December 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Good morning.
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is all about #Borbs, Birds looking round, and the Alternative are #Black birds.
I've gone with a Goldfinch, Long-tailed Tit, Dunnock & Chaffinch looking very plump at RSPB Old Moor.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #ukbirding @rspb.bsky.social #wildlife
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is all about #Borbs, Birds looking round, and the Alternative are #Black birds.
I've gone with a Goldfinch, Long-tailed Tit, Dunnock & Chaffinch looking very plump at RSPB Old Moor.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #ukbirding @rspb.bsky.social #wildlife
Watching
A bright Winter morning and a pine tree stands in the sunshine.
A figure approaches, bundled against the cold, what is it?
Curious yet cautious, peering down from above, you keep watch.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #eastergreysquirrel
A bright Winter morning and a pine tree stands in the sunshine.
A figure approaches, bundled against the cold, what is it?
Curious yet cautious, peering down from above, you keep watch.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #eastergreysquirrel
December 5, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Watching
A bright Winter morning and a pine tree stands in the sunshine.
A figure approaches, bundled against the cold, what is it?
Curious yet cautious, peering down from above, you keep watch.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #eastergreysquirrel
A bright Winter morning and a pine tree stands in the sunshine.
A figure approaches, bundled against the cold, what is it?
Curious yet cautious, peering down from above, you keep watch.
#poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #eastergreysquirrel
Reposted by Neil Barker 🐦⬛
Many think, on eternal questions; fewer contemplate, the eternal answers.
The problem, is to find the problem; all great proofs, are trivial.
From the start, we have known the key; we have been searching, for the lock.
#sijo
The problem, is to find the problem; all great proofs, are trivial.
From the start, we have known the key; we have been searching, for the lock.
#sijo
December 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Many think, on eternal questions; fewer contemplate, the eternal answers.
The problem, is to find the problem; all great proofs, are trivial.
From the start, we have known the key; we have been searching, for the lock.
#sijo
The problem, is to find the problem; all great proofs, are trivial.
From the start, we have known the key; we have been searching, for the lock.
#sijo
Reposted by Neil Barker 🐦⬛
Day 3 of #ArtAdventCalendar: It's always hard to find the perfect tree-topper, but I think I've done it! #wildlife
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Day 3 of #ArtAdventCalendar: It's always hard to find the perfect tree-topper, but I think I've done it! #wildlife
Reposted by Neil Barker 🐦⬛
Time for #3sDay so i'm going with Grey Seals at Donna Nook, captured on a very cold morning in November.
#mammals #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #naturetherapy #PhotographyIsArt #GreySeals #Wildlife
#mammals #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #naturetherapy #PhotographyIsArt #GreySeals #Wildlife
December 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Time for #3sDay so i'm going with Grey Seals at Donna Nook, captured on a very cold morning in November.
#mammals #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #naturetherapy #PhotographyIsArt #GreySeals #Wildlife
#mammals #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #naturetherapy #PhotographyIsArt #GreySeals #Wildlife
Competition
Mid-Winter encounters on the cold river, setting the stage,
For things to come in Spring, numbers increasing for some...others
Must wait for their turn, when the Seasons circle back once again.
#poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #birds #commongoldeneye
Mid-Winter encounters on the cold river, setting the stage,
For things to come in Spring, numbers increasing for some...others
Must wait for their turn, when the Seasons circle back once again.
#poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #birds #commongoldeneye
December 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Competition
Mid-Winter encounters on the cold river, setting the stage,
For things to come in Spring, numbers increasing for some...others
Must wait for their turn, when the Seasons circle back once again.
#poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #birds #commongoldeneye
Mid-Winter encounters on the cold river, setting the stage,
For things to come in Spring, numbers increasing for some...others
Must wait for their turn, when the Seasons circle back once again.
#poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #birds #commongoldeneye
The #BirdOfTheDay theme today from @alan678.bsky.social is #Songbirds and the alternative is #Seabirds. Here is a #SongSparrow I saw earlier this past Spring.
#birds #sparrows #photography #EastCoastKin
#birds #sparrows #photography #EastCoastKin
December 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The #BirdOfTheDay theme today from @alan678.bsky.social is #Songbirds and the alternative is #Seabirds. Here is a #SongSparrow I saw earlier this past Spring.
#birds #sparrows #photography #EastCoastKin
#birds #sparrows #photography #EastCoastKin